⚠️🛢🇺🇸🇮🇷🇨🇳 The United States has imposed sanctions on eight vessels linked to Iran, along with several Chinese companies due to their connections with Iran. For more details, see the release.

⚠️🇺🇸 The S&P 500 has reached its lowest point in a month. Investors are closely monitoring market trends as uncertainty lingers. For more details, visit this link.

🚨🇨🇳🇮🇷 China is set to transfer missile systems to Iran, according to The Telegraph. This move marks a significant development in geopolitical dynamics, potentially impacting regional security. The implications of this transfer are yet to be fully understood, but it underscores the strengthening ties between the two nations. Further details on the specifics of the missile systems and the timeline for the transfer remain to be seen.

🌐 The State Duma has not discussed the blocking of Telegram or recognizing the messaging service as an extremist platform, stated Oleg Matveychev, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Information Policy, in an interview with "Zvezda."

🚨 Ahead

U.S. oil inventories are set to be released by the EIA at 17:30 Moscow time. The API reported an increase of 3.296 million barrels in its inventory data.

🚨🛢️🇺🇸 EIA REPORT ON OIL: CRUDE inventories have decreased by 7.167 million barrels, contrasting with expectations of a 0.7 million barrel increase and a prior rise of 2.01 million barrels.

📢 "Magnit Market" is shifting its business model and abandoning the universal marketplace strategy, according to a statement from the company's press service to TASS. The platform is not closing or halting operations with sellers. For more information, visit TASS.

🇷🇺 Lukoil's net profit under RAS for the first half of the year reached 361.96 billion rubles, compared to 327.7 billion rubles in the same period last year.

🌟 The Central Bank of Russia has established rules for margin trading of cryptocurrencies and digital assets. Both qualified and non-qualified investors will be allowed to engage in margin transactions. However, non-qualified investors will face limits on cryptocurrency operations, which will be determined by the Central Bank. For more details, visit the official release.

⚠️🇺🇸 Mortgage rates in the United States have risen to a yearly high. The rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage has increased to 6.76%, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).

⚠️🇮🇷 A potential conflict between the U.S. and Iran may extend for several months due to a deadlock surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, according to current and former U.S. military officials. The situation remains complex, impacting regional stability and oil markets. For more details, visit BBG. 🛢

🚨🇺🇸🇷🇺 A bill proposing "hellish sanctions" against Russia will not be passed until at least September 2026, as the Senate has adjourned after voting. Even if the bill is approved by the Senate, it will still require approval from the House of Representatives, which will take additional time. Furthermore, the bill may fail altogether, as many senators oppose it due to concerns that it grants too much unilateral power to Trump regarding decisions on sanctions and tariffs. — POLITICO

💹 The exchange rates for the Russian ruble have shown significant changes. The US dollar (USDRUB) has surpassed 80 rubles, while the euro (EURRUB) is now over 90.90 rubles. Additionally, the Chinese yuan (CNYRUB) has exceeded 11.80 rubles. For more details, visit this link.

💥 The OFZ Index (RGBI) has surpassed 115.

✈️ Airbus reported its second-quarter adjusted EBIT of €2.43 billion, surpassing estimates of €2.18 billion. The company's performance reflects strong operational efficiency and demand in the aerospace sector. Investors remain optimistic as Airbus continues to navigate the challenges of the global market. For more details, visit this link.

🚀 Bison Bank has made history as the first cryptocurrency bank in Portugal to receive a MiCA license. This milestone marks a significant step in the country's financial landscape, paving the way for greater integration of digital assets in the banking sector.

🚫🛢 A floating LNG storage facility, owned by the United States and operating under the flag of the Marshall Islands, was attacked by a drone off the coast of Egypt, according to Ambrey.

🇺🇸🇺🇦 According to the Financial Times, Witkoff and Kushner have agreed to visit Kyiv.

⚠️ AHEAD

🇷🇺 Russia's consumer inflation (CPI) data for the week will be released at 19:00 Moscow time.

📈 Russia's GDP grew by 0.9% year-on-year in the second quarter, according to the Ministry of Economic Development. For the first half of the year, the growth rate stands at 0.3% year-on-year.

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